Organic Brown Rice

Organic Brown Rice - Our organic rice plants flourish in the warm, moist climate of the south Florida everglades. Lower in bad arsenic than most rice growing areas in the country and non-radiated like the imported rices, it makes the perfect compliment to any healthy meal!

In rotation with sugarcane, rice, growing naturally, restores the soil, removes unwanted pests and provides an excellent habitat for many species of native wildlife. Brown rice is the entire grain with only the inedible outer husk removed. The nutritious, high-fiber bran coating gives it a light tan color, nutlike flavor and chewy texture. White rice has had the husk, bran and germ removed.

Nutritional Value: Rice is a complex carbohydrate that is an excellent source of energy for the body. Rice protein contains all eight essential amino acids, and has no saturated fat or cholesterol. One cup of cooked brown long-grain rice contains: